Our German Development Department is looking for a Grid connection Manager for the development of battery projects (BESS) and in the future other technologies such as wind and solar. Reporting to the Managing Director - Germany, you will be the central contact for grid operators and advise the team on the development of projects.

The main tasks include : 

• Provide advice on networks and connection to support new project identification for battery storage projects
• Technical exchange and communication with grid operators and certifiers
• Preparation of grid connection requests and applications
• Evaluation of technical connection conditions. Coordination and negotiation of grid connection contracts
• Planning and permitting of substations, transfer stations and cable routes in cooperation with experienced consultants 
• Provide support to the purchasing team during negotiations and tenders 
• Ongoing analysis of the network, identification of the most attractive regions for storage projects and support in strategy development
• Analysis and contribution to the development of the market for grid-related services
• Coordination of the certification processes

• University degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering or technician with practical experience
• Ideally several years of professional experience with comparable tasks at a grid operator or at an engineering firm / project developer
• Strong motivation to work in a complex environment: you are organized, open-minded and able to work independently; you are capable of working on several projects in parallel
• Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgement
• Intellectual curiosity, passion and self-motivation
• Fluent in German and English
• Driving license B

Founded in 2008, Neoen is one of the world’s leading independent producers of exclusively renewable energy, with expertise in power generation – solar and onshore wind power – and storage. Neoen plays an active role in accelerating the energy transition of the countries where it operates by delivering clean, competitively-priced local energy. Neoen is a high-growth company: its capacity in operation or under construction has quadrupled over the last six years, and now stands at 8.9 GW, with the ambition to reach 10 GW in 2025. Neoen operates near close to 200 assets across three continents. Its flagships include Western Downs Green Power Hub in Australia, comprised of the largest solar farm in the country (460 MWp) and Western Downs Battery (212 MW / 424 MWh); Collie Battery (219 MW / 877 MWh) one of the world’s most powerful large-scale storage systems; France’s most powerful solar farm (300 MWp) in Cestas; and Finland’s largest wind farm (404 MW) in Mutkalampi. Neoen is listed in Compartment A of Euronext’s market in Paris (ISIN code: FR0011675362, Ticker: NEOEN). Since December 27, 2024, Neoen is majority-owned by Brookfield Renewable Holdings SAS, which filed in January 2025 a simplified cash tender offer for the remaining Neoen shares and OCEANEs.